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Explosive Bombs are an ammunition item in Horizon Zero Dawn that can be used with compatible weapons. Read on to find out how to craft this ammo and how to use it in combat, as well as its base stats, including damage, tear, and severity.

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How to Get Explosive Bombs

Can Be Crafted

Workbench Crafting Recipe
Item Crafted Materials
Explosive BombsExplosive Bombs
x3
・ Metal ShardsMetal Shards x8
・ Machine MuscleMachine Muscle x2
・ BlastpasteBlastpaste x2
Field Crafting Recipe
Item Crafted Materials
Explosive BombsExplosive Bombs Pack
x3
Metal ShardsMetal Shards x 10
Machine MuscleMachine Muscle x 2
BlastpasteBlastpaste x 3

Compatible Weapons with Explosive Bombs

Weapons that Use this Ammo
Nora Thunder SlingNora Thunder Sling Explosive BlastslingExplosive Blastsling Siege BlastslingSiege Blastsling
Rampart BlastslingRampart Blastsling Wings of the TenWings of the Ten Adhesive BlastslingAdhesive Blastsling

Explosive Bombs Stats and Information

Explosive Bombs
Explosive Bombs
Category Ammo
Type Bomb
Rarity Uncommon
Description A powerful ammunition wrapped in metal wires and filled with explosive material. Used by certain Blastslings.

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Fire TripwiresFire Tripwires Explosive BoltsExplosive Bolts Piercing BoltsPiercing Bolts
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Plasma Precision ArrowsPlasma Precision Arrows Shock RopesShock Ropes Shock Canister HarpoonsShock Canister Harpoons
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Advanced Frost Hunter ArrowsAdvanced Frost Hunter Arrows Frost Hunter ArrowsFrost Hunter Arrows Fire BombsFire Bombs
Fire Canister HarpoonsFire Canister Harpoons Advanced Purgewater Hunter ArrowsAdvanced Purgewater Hunter Arrows Cluster BombsCluster Bombs
Plasma RopesPlasma Ropes Advanced Binding RopesAdvanced Binding Ropes Plasma TripwiresPlasma Tripwires
Advanced Explosive TripwiresAdvanced Explosive Tripwires Adhesive Light ArrowsAdhesive Light Arrows Advanced Fire Hunter ArrowsAdvanced Fire Hunter Arrows
Advanced Acid Hunter ArrowsAdvanced Acid Hunter Arrows Advanced Explosive BombsAdvanced Explosive Bombs Advanced ShreddersAdvanced Shredders
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Knockdown Precision ArrowsKnockdown Precision Arrows Advanced Knockdown Precision ArrowsAdvanced Knockdown Precision Arrows ShreddersShredders
Impact SpikesImpact Spikes Currently UnavailableElite Precision Arrows

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